Aloinopsis rosulata goes by the common name “Acaulon rosulatum”. The shape resembles a tongue as it is elongated, flat, and wide. The plant originates in South Africa and belongs to the family of Aizoaceae. This summer-dormant plant can grow up to a height of 4 inches.
Growth Rate
Aloinopsis rosulata like most succulents is a slow grower. Take care of factors like under or over-watering, pests, dormancy period, rotting roots, or lack of nutrients to monitor growth.
Flowering
This low-growing succulent produces pale pink colored flowers with red stripes on them. The thick leaves are green-gray.
Watering and Feeding
Water the succulent in both summers and winters. Even though they stop growing during their dormant period, they will grow a little if you water them regularly. Use a liquid fertilizer for feeding purposes during the growing season.
Soil
Aloinopsis rosulata thrives in very dry soil. Ensure that the well-drained soil has a lot of gritty nutrients for it to work properly.
Hardiness
Aloinopsis rosulata grows best in the winter seasons as they are extremely hardy. Its frost tolerance is anywhere between -12.2° C (10° F) and its hardiness zone is 8a to 11b.
Light
Aloinopsis rosulata is a plant that needs plenty of light. The more sunlight they are exposed to, the better it is for their growth. The plant will only ever flower if it gets ample sunlight.
Propagation
Offsets or seeds are two methods by which Aloinopsis rosulata can be propagated. Perform this during late spring or early summer.
If you are a collector, then you would already be hunting for an Aloinopsis rosulata. This thick tuber with attractive flowers is a great add-on to your home garden.
